Garlicky Sautéed Green Beans
The best side dishes are the easiest, and these easy sautéed green beans with garlic never fails. A classic veggie with all the flavor.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 111kcal
Equipment
- 1 frying pan
- 1 steamer strainer
- tongs
Ingredients
- 2 cups green beans trimmed and rinsed
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 whole garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh cracked if poss2ible
Instructions
- To blanch the green beans, add a few cups of water to a pot or a deep pan with a strainer or use a steamer strainer.
- Add the green beans and close with a lid. Bring to a medium heat, the water will bubble and begin to cook the green beans. Keep the green beans blanching for approximately 5-7 minutes or until just fork tender, then turn off the heat.
- Strain the green beans and add back to the deep pan or if you've blanched in a pot, strain and add to a skillet or frying pan with olive oil on medium heat.
- On a medium heat, let the green beans sauté in the olive oil until they start to char and get softer. Cooking the green beans will take approximately 5 minutes. The green beans should be fork tender, but have a slight snap or crunch.
- To the green beans, add in the garlic, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook until the garlic becomes slightly translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
